Life in Spanglish

Step into a powerful, wide ranging conversation with actress and artist Jessica Pimentel , the Brooklyn born Dominicana whose talent and spirit stretch across continents and creative worlds. Known globally for her seven season role as  Maria Ruiz on Orange Is the New Black, Jessica is a three time SAG Award winner, a classically trained musician, and the fierce female vocalist of the heavy me...

We're joined by Legendary journalist  Darlene Rodriguez , the proud Bronx native and longtime co-anchor of NBC 4’s Today in New York . With 30 years in television and 26 years at NBC , Darlene opens up about her incredible journey from a Bronx girl with a dream to one of New York’s most respected news voices. She shares how her Mami found her first TV job in a newspaper listing fo...

We dive deep into the life of the legendary Frankie Cutlass , the man behind the timeless anthem “Puerto Rico” 🇵🇷🎶. The ICONIC DJ/Producer opens up about turning his life over to God after surviving a dark chapter in his youth, when his life was threatened over false accusations of snitching within his crew. He talks about growing up in Spanish Harlem , being raised by a strong Puerto...

Dominican lyricist J Noa sits down with Honey German to talk about her incredible journey from growing up in the Dominican Republic to becoming one of the most respected new voices in Latin music. 🇩🇴🎤 J Noa opens up about her childhood back home, her mother’s health struggles, and how those challenges pushed her to help raise her niece at a young age. J Noa talks about never editing her rap...

In this powerful and honest conversation, journalist Paola Ramos gets personal talk about everything from her global upbringing to her life now as a proud Latina voice shaping modern journalism. The daughter of legendary journalist Jorge Ramos, Paola opens up about carving her own lane in media from field reporting on immigration and ICE raids to launching a brand-new podcast alongside her iconic...

In this powerful and emotional episode, Brenda K. Starr sits down to open up about her incredible journey from a young dreamer in NYC’s Upper West Side to a chart-topping singer who helped shape Latin pop and R&B. Raised by a single Puerto Rican mother of seven, Brenda shares how her entire family rallied behind her dream of stardom from acting at 12 to landing her first record deal at j...

Honey sits down with Dariel Amant , the Dominican artist from Jersey who doesn’t just sing about love, he is LOVE. His name, meaning “lover” in French, feels like destiny fulfilled with every note. From the soulful vibes of “Flores” to the genre-blending magic of his Cuatro Rosas EP, Dariel is redefining what it means to be a bilingual romantic in today’s music...

Honey sits down with the legendary Maria Hinojosa - an award-winning journalist whose career began in 1993 with one clear mission: to make Latinos visible. From her early days in radio to founding Futuro Media and leading Latino USA, Maria has spent decades amplifying our stories and holding power accountable. Maria opens up about her fight to ensure the current administration doesn’t silenc...

In this episode, Latin hitmaker  Justin Quiles serves up a deep and personal conversation that goes way beyond the music. The Puerto Rican star opens up about fatherhood , connecting with Thailand through his partner’s roots, and why his bond with songwriter Elena Rose has been so special. King of the Collabs , Quiles breaks down his upcoming joint album with Lenny Tavárez (yes,...

The unstoppable Snow Tha Product -  actress, rapper and activist pulls no punches about what it means to be Latino in America right now. Snow shows up fired up about how the current administration is villainizing our community, the fear sparked by ICE raids across the country, and the urgent need to defend our right to simply be treated as human beings.  She opens up about her love for t...

In this episode, Honey German sits down with Calixto Chinchilla , founder and executive producer of the New York Latino Film Festival , to talk about how he brought the nation’s premier Latino film festival to life and what it means for our culture today.  Joining the convo is acclaimed actor Manny Perez , who has two films screening at this year’s festival: 'A Tiro Limpio' &...

Media Personality and Motivational speaker Joshua Rosa has figured out how to reach the masses without a huge team or big budget just faith, grit, and GOD by his side. 🚀 In this conversation, Joshua opens up growing up Dominican,  Fatherhood and his journey to viral success which proves that impact doesn’t require an army. Now part of iHeartRadio’s My Cultura Podcast Network, Jos...

Arlene MC like you’ve never heard her before 👀 She gets real about her childhood and the struggles of first trying to break into R&B a lane that didn’t quite hit before reinventing herself and becoming one of the most loved D embowceras in the game. 💃🏽🔥 She takes us inside the moment El Alfa rang her up for a collab (and how it went totally LEFT at first 🤯), plus she spills on...

In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Luis Guzmán a true Hollywood icon whose career spans decades and unforgettable roles like Pachanga in Carlito’s Way and now Gomez Addams in Netflix’s Wednesday . We talk fatherhood, the importance of being present, and his thoughts on today’s youth including Bad Bunny. He shares the story of how he scored his role in  We...

Dascha Polanco opens up like never before. She gets real about her journey from growing up in New York City with strong Dominican roots 🇩🇴🗽, to becoming a young mom chasing big dreams all while juggling school and work. Dascha shares how she landed her career-defining role on Orange Is the New Black, and for the first time, she speaks out about being a victim of domestic violence, revealing that...

In this can't-miss episode, we sit down with South Bronx legend Jimmy Rodriguez — the Puerto Rican visionary behind NYC staples like Jimmy’s Bronx Café , Sofrito , and Don Coqui  for a raw and real conversation about hustle, legacy, and staying true to your roots. Jimmy opens up about growing up in the Bronx, dropping out of high school, and hitting the streets with his dad...

In this interview I sit down with Bronx-born actor David Zayas for an intimate conversation that traces his incredible journey from the streets of New York to the big and small screens. Born to Puerto Rican parents, Zayas opens up about his early years in the Bronx, joining the U.S. Air Force, and then serving as an NYPD officer all before he ever stepped foot on a stage. While still on the force...

In this powerful and hilarious episode, we sit down with content creator turned TV star Ken Starrrz for a deep dive into his incredible journey from growing up in the Bronx  with a Dominican dad and Colombian mom, to becoming one of the most vibrant voices in digital media today.  Ken opens up about being a loud, creative kid in a traditional Latino household, getting fired from his last...

In this episode, we sit down with the dynamic Elizabeth Rodriguez: actress, Broadway star, and proud Nuyorican—for a conversation about her journey through some of television and theatre’s most impactful roles. From her breakout as Aleida Diaz on Orange Is the New Black to her polarizing turn as Paz Valdez on Power , Elizabeth opens up about the love, hate, and everything in between th...

We catch up with Dominican newcomer Dionni6x , a rising artist reppin’  Barahona and Brentwood . Raised by her abuela after her mom migrated to the States, Dionni shares what it was like growing up surrounded by love, tradition—and Romeo Santos playing in the background. We talk about her journey to the U.S. where she first visited a McDonald's, hitting her first ever studio sessi...

Daphne Rubin-Vega , a true  Broadway icon, actor, singer, producer, wife, and mother  who's lived many lives and still keeps evolving. Daphne gets real about her journey — from arriving in the U.S. alone from  Panama at just 3 years old , to becoming a defining force on the Broadway stage as the original  Mimi Marquez in  RENT . We dive into how playing a troubled se...

In this episode, we get to know  Cesar Alvarez , the proud owner of Casa De Lobo — a sleek, members-only social spot making waves in Jersey City’s hospitality scene. 🇨🇴🏙️ Cesar takes us on a journey that starts with his parents’ immigration from Colombia to New Jersey , and how that sacrifice laid the foundation for everything he’s built. He opens up about being raised...

In this exclusive interview, rapper and actor Dave East  opens up about his Caribbean roots, embracing his Dominican side, and how his culture shaped who he is today. From the pressure of signing with Nas ' Mass Appeal label to landing the iconic role of Method Man in the hit series Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Dave reflects on the highs, the lessons, and the grind behind his success. He also t...

In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with rising star Laya DeLeon Hayes , who’s shining bright alongside the legendary  Queen Latifah  in CBS’s hit series  The Equalizer . 🌟🎬 Laya shares her early determination — from knowing she wanted to be a  child star at just 6 years old , to voicing the beloved  Doc McStuffins , and how her parents made the b...

In this powerful and inspiring episode, we sit down with Lomiiel , the Dominican artist behind the six-times platinum smash hit "Hay Lupita." Lomiiel opens up about his mission to be more than just a star in the Dominican Republic — he’s aiming to become a global icon . He shares his journey of being raised by a single mother, staying away from drama, and why he keeps his music clean a...